Writing

My personal goals for May and beating the big P

05.07.2008
Journaling goals

I love clean slates and blank pages. For me, it means new chances, fresh starts and more opportunities to make the most out of life. Whether we are coming from a place of difficulty or a place of success, there is always that place up ahead: a chance to learn and grow or a beginning [...]

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Three things that made my week

05.04.2008
My new moleskine

1. My new moleskine I finally caved in. But this time, of course, I’ve already used up my two old idea notebooks which gives me “reason” to get this new one. I just decided to have one idea notebook this time since my achy back requires that I bring a lighter bag every day. Does [...]

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Can you tell your (motherhood) story in 6 words?

04.24.2008
Six word momoirs

Pop on over at Smith Magazine’s Six Word Momoirs and give it a try. I think writing a 1,000 word memoir is relatively easier than summing up everything you want to say in just 6 words. You have to think harder for words that will really capture the essence of what you mean. Six Word [...]

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Making my first visual journal entry and self-discovery

04.23.2008
Visual journal

Remember how I wanted to make a visual journal? Well, I finally got myself a box of colored pencils and made my first visual journal entry. It reminded me of kindergarten art class when I was just learning how to use colored pencils and other art materials. Even when I was a kid, I was [...]

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